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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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